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Krista Harris

Summary

Proactive Sales Support Analyst with demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative support in the distribution industry. Demonstrates superior communication and problem-solving abilities while expertly completing assigned tasks. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Analyst

HD Supply A Home Depot Company
2017.04 - Current
  • Gather, organize and analyze data, resolved discrepancies and model information.
  • Develop tools and processes to help improve operational efficiency and enhance sales team productivity.
  • Deliver key metrics for sales and credit to drive success of business.
  • Produce scheduled and ad hoc reports using ERP, SQL, Data Warehouse, Snowflake and Tableau.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, customers and vendors.
  • Contribute to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Attend monthly and quarterly sales meetings.
  • Perform effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day and scheduled tasks and decisions.

Sales Administrator

Interline Brands Inc - A Home Depot Company
2012.04 - 2017.04
  • Developed solutions to sales challenges and maximized business opportunities.
  • Communicated progress of monthly and quarterly initiatives to internal and external sales teams.
  • Attended numerous distributor product and sales training events to consistently increase product knowledge.
  • Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
  • Maintained relationships with customers by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • As a senior team member I trained new hires and led discussions on new procedures and platforms.

National Account Service Representative

Interline Brands - A Home Depot Company
2010.09 - 2012.03
  • Sales Administration & Analysis |, Interline Brands is a leading direct marketer and distributor of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products
  • Liaison to four National Account Managers' (NAMs) and their largest Chain customers
  • Direct communication with Corporate Officers of large Management Companies
  • Communicate with all intercompany departments on behalf of NAMs and Chain customers, mainly: Legal, Customer Service, Procurement and Credit departments and Warehouses and Distribution Centers
  • Prepare and analyze numerous types of data reports from RS6000 and Data Warehouse into excel for NAMs and Corporate Chain customers
  • Prepare and provide large quotes, bulk and contract pricing for Chain customers
  • Provide Microsoft assistance: preparing, editing & combining documents
  • Solve issues for NAMs and Chain customers at the property and/or corporate level including but not limited to: delivery/warehouse, regular and special orders, credit or legal
  • Provide Usage, Sales, Savings, Aging and Fill Rate Reports weekly, monthly, quarterly and as needed, from both RS6000, Data Warehouse and Business Objects
  • Maintain Sales & Reporting calendar
  • Create and monitor Property Contact Lists for each large Chain of customers as well as the salesmen associated to the properties
  • Knowledge of all MRO products across all brands
  • Handle no less than 80 emails per day as well as phone calls of various natures.

Sales Assistant

AmSan an Interline Brands Company
2009.10 - 2010.09
  • A Janitorial, Safety and MRO supply provider for the MidAtlantic region
  • Assistant to ten of the company's top sales representatives in NJ and New England as well as the Sales Manager
  • Coordinate with Customer Service, Legal & Credit department on new customer set up and payment and invoice issues
  • Prepared data reports in excel on sales dollars, customer info and products
  • Maintain library of product literature, labels and samples
  • Track orders and solve issues for sales reps
  • Keep confidential spreadsheet of expenses for sales reps and submit to Sales Managers quarterly
  • Keep confidential spreadsheet of dispenser installations for sales reps to be submitted as charge backs
  • Handle all voucher accounts from order entry thru invoicing process
  • Maintain constant communication with sales reps, managers, buyers, vendor representatives and warehouse staff to ensure timely delivery and address issues
  • Handle no less than 100 emails per day as well as phone calls of various natures
  • Maintain sales calendar: meetings, trade shows, sales calls etc.

Executive Assistant

Eagle Maintenance Supply
2006.10 - 2009.10
  • Worked closely with distribution and purchasing to ensure proper supply chain methodology
  • Prepare and distribute sales and volume reports
  • Point of contact for all vendor representatives
  • Organized, participated in and attended monthly sales meetings
  • Monitored Ezpass account and violations, as well as disputes
  • In charge of literature library, sample room and labels
  • Attended meetings and prepared Presentations with prospective new high volume customers
  • Assisted with training of new eAccess system at customers' sites as well as assist customers with daily web issues
  • Organized trade shows: contacting vendors, scheduling of sales reps to attend, gathering literature, samples, giveaways, and arranging displays
  • Large emphasis on ‘Green' products and services
  • Monitored usage and maintained supply room and office equipment
  • Front office contact for warehouse employees
  • Good working knowledge of MRO and Janitorial products.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
  • Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.

Legal Secretary

Taylor & Boguski
2003.09 - 2006.10
  • This firm handles Workers Compensation, MVA, Municipal, Divorce and Divorce Mitigation
  • Assistant to two attorneys
  • Opened and closed case files
  • Sorted and filed all case documents
  • Composed correspondence thru dictation with clients, attorneys, and the courts
  • Drafted documents such as adjournments and motions to be filed with the courts
  • Received & disbursed mail and fax documents to the appropriate attorney
  • Calendared events for the firm, such as client meetings, hearing dates, and staff meetings
  • Requested medical records & exams organized on excel spreadsheets
  • Answered all incoming calls on a multi-line phone system and forwarded to the appropriate staff when needed
  • Opened new files in our computer system.

Education

Introduction To SQL -

Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Shawnee High School
Medford, NJ
06.1992

Skills

  • Proofreading
  • Report Development and Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Intermediate/Advanced Excel Skills
  • Proficient in CRM tools like Sales Force
  • Proficient in Phaseware and ERP
  • Basic knowledge of Snowflake and Tableau
  • Basic Knowledge in SQL
  • Strong ability to prioritize work independently
  • Refined problem solving and organizational skills with an eye for detail

Timeline

Sales Analyst

HD Supply A Home Depot Company
2017.04 - Current

Sales Administrator

Interline Brands Inc - A Home Depot Company
2012.04 - 2017.04

National Account Service Representative

Interline Brands - A Home Depot Company
2010.09 - 2012.03

Sales Assistant

AmSan an Interline Brands Company
2009.10 - 2010.09

Executive Assistant

Eagle Maintenance Supply
2006.10 - 2009.10

Legal Secretary

Taylor & Boguski
2003.09 - 2006.10

Introduction To SQL -

Atlantic Cape Community College

High School Diploma -

Shawnee High School
Krista Harris